Position Closed: Flock and Rally is hiring a Communications Strategist
Communications Strategist
Job Description
Overview of Position
Flock and Rally Integrated Communications & Marketing, a progressive, women-owned agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a communications strategist to join our team of #flockstars. The communications strategist is a front-facing point of contact for our full-service creative agency’s clients. The position focuses heavily on project management, concurrent with coordination and integration of marketing initiatives across multiple channels, with direct responsibility for content creation. This position reports to the Executive Vice President.
This is a full-time, nonexempt position, and requires occasional night/weekend hours. Candidate must live in the Columbia, South Carolina region. While the firm observes a hybrid and flexible work environment, employee must be regularly available for local meetings and client needs.
Benefits and perks of working at Flock and Rally:
Our agency offers benefits to full-time staff including:
Five weeks’ paid time off in the first year of full-time employment, with annual increases.
Medical benefits
Paid family leave.
SIMPLE IRA match.
Flexible and innovative working environment.
Work from home opportunities.
Ten official company holidays.
Annual professional development allowance.
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity or a board of their choice.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Management:
Lead, oversee and manage a variety of major clients and projects.
Keep up with client communications, deadlines and project details.
Manage team members on various projects under one client umbrella.
Ensure that all work produced for your client aligns with its brand standards, visual and messaging guidelines and approved campaign creative elements.
Other duties as assigned.
Communications, Branding, Content & Marketing:
Implement marketing tactics including but not limited to email marketing, collateral and promotional materials, direct mail, guerrilla marketing and other tactics.
Collaborate in the ideation and creation of marketing materials and manage the production of content (messaging, graphic design, video, audio, photography, website, advertising, etc.). Ensure that all marketing materials are accurate, well- produced, and meet campaign objectives.
Lead clients through the strategic planning process to develop brand audits, marketing plans and communications strategies.
Other duties as assigned.
Social Media:
Develop monthly social media content calendars for several clients.
Develop and execute all social media content for several clients, including organic and paid.
Monitor and manage client social media engagement.
Other duties as assigned.
Photo and Video Management:
Manage the full cycle of photo and video shoots, including but not limited to developing vision and shot lists, managing vendors and models.
Manage creative direction on-site for photo and video shoots and assist with production and editing.
Other duties as assigned.
Public Relations:
Execute media relations and public relations campaigns and strategies for clients.
Collaborate with PR team members and director of communications to develop creative press strategies and pitch the media accordingly.
Develop and manage positive relationships with members of the media on behalf of the agency and its clients in collaboration with the PR team and director of communications.
Draft, proofread, edit and send press releases and other PR docs to media.
Coordinate coverage and prepare clients for media interviews.
Coordinate press conferences and other press events.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, advertising and/ or similar discipline.
2-4 years of post-undergraduate, professional experience in public relations, marketing, social media or similar work. Agency experience is a plus.
Proven experience with project management and organization.
Candidate must live in the Columbia, South Carolina region. While the firm observes a hybrid and flexible work environment, employee must be regularly available for local meetings and client needs.
COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements.
Skills
Strong copywriting and editing skills.
Self-motivated, reliable and a team player.
Proven experience with content creation, project management and organization.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage high volume and produce
high-quality work on tight deadlines.
More About Flock and Rally: Integrated Marketing and Communications
Customized, High-Impact Work that Elevates the Status Quo.
Founded in 2010, Flock and Rally is a full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm integrates branding, public relations, marketing, traditional advertising, digital advertising, community engagement, social media and more into campaigns for a diverse base of clients, ranging from local nonprofits to large-scale businesses and national organizations. The firm has earned more than 70 awards, including Best in Show awards from both the SCPRSA and the IABC/SC, a Shining Star Award from the Southeast Tourism Society, and multiple ADDY Awards. Serving industry sectors ranging from hospitality, lifestyle and tourism to business, technology, real estate, higher education, transit, economic development and more, our mission is to rally our community around great ideas. Learn more about Flock and Rally at www.flockandrally.com and find us on social at @flockandrally.
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter (as well as selected work portfolio items or link(s) to work examples online, if desired) to rachel@flockandrally.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Flock and Rally is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, biological sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or any other category protected by law. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.